Fred Dryer

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One of the all-time NFL greats, Dryer played with the New York Giants and the Los Angeles Rams in the 1970s. After doing guest shots on TV, including two stints on "Cheers," Dryer hit pay dirt with NBC's series "Hunter," as Det. Rick Hunter, pictured with Stepfanie Kramer.

One of the all-time NFL greats, Dryer played with the New York Giants and the Los Angeles Rams in the 1970s. After doing guest shots on TV, including two stints on "Cheers," Dryer hit pay dirt with NBC's series "Hunter," as Det. Rick Hunter, pictured with Stepfanie Kramer. (Ken Jacques / NBC)

One of the all-time NFL greats, Dryer played with the New York Giants and the Los Angeles Rams in the 1970s. After doing guest shots on TV, including two stints on "Cheers," Dryer hit pay dirt with NBC's series "Hunter," as Det. Rick Hunter, pictured with Stepfanie Kramer.